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Gaelic
08 September 2022

Tha Plana Gàidhlig ùr air fhoillseachadh le Leasachadh Sgilean na h-Alba

Tha Plana Gàidhlig ùr air fhoillseachadh le Leasachadh Sgilean na h-Alba

Lesley Reilly 3
19 August 2022

Rising number of female forestry apprentices helps grow equality in sector

Rising number of female forestry apprentices helps grow equality in sector

16 August 2022

Survey seeks construction sector feedback to develop apprenticeship

Survey seeks construction sector feedback to develop apprenticeship

Forrit Alexandra Walker 001
12 August 2022

Survey seeks pan sector feedback to develop digital technology apprenticeship 

Survey seeks pan sector feedback to develop digital technology apprenticeship 

Corporate Weekly Update Images
01 July 2022

Fast Track into Financial Services starting September

Fast Track into Financial Services starting September

Main Shotnew
29 March 2022

New BSL Signs Launched For Deaf People Wanting To Work In Tech

Skills Development Scotland has partnered with Data Education in Schools, the DDI Skills Gateway and the Scottish Sensory Centre (SSC) to create new British Sign Language (BSL) signs specifically for skills and jobs in digital technology.

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08 March 2022

Digital Economy Skills Action Plan (DESAP) Launched

A new report published by Skills Development Scotland highlights the importance of digital skills to improve productivity and growth in Scotland.

Colin1b
27 January 2022

Innovative New Programme Takes Off in Aberdeen

Funded training in a ground-breaking new digital qualification is being offered to people across the North East. The Digital Pilot’s Licence is an online training programme designed to upskill workers across the region and provide a trained digital workforce to meet the demands of a shifting job market.